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Table 2 Static plantar pressure tasks for each visit

From: Development of the infant foot as a load bearing structure: study protocol for a longitudinal evaluation (the Small Steps study)

Task

Time

Visits

Standing with parent supporting infant weight under the arms round the thorax

3 × up to 30 s trials

1

Standing weight-bearing holding parent (or researcher) hands to maintain stability.

3 × up to 30 s trials

1,2

Pull to stand task

3 × up to 30 s trials

2

Standing using furniture support

3 × up to 30 s trials

2,3

Standing independently

3 × up to 30 s trials

3,4